Rooted Truth
(Yeah, check it) Keep your
head up, Ryan
Stand tall in your
truth
Eleven years old with a world to explore
Walking through the hall,
head held high out the door
Ryan got the rhythm and a heart full of pride Never gotta
keep his true self locked inside He’s a young Black kid,
bright future in sight Knowing he is gay and living in the
light
People gonna talk, but he holds his own ground
Finding his peace in the strength that he found
Be who you are,
Ryan, shine so bright (So bright) Walking in your truth from morning
to night
He’s young, he is Black,
and he’s gay and he’s proud
Never let nobody try to dim you in the crowd
Middle school hallways, learning day by day
Finding all the words that he wants to say
Kickball at recess, dreams up to the sky
Looking at the future with a spark in his eye His family
and his homies showing pure respect
Loving every part that you can't disconnect Honest with himself,
that’s where bravery starts
Ryan got the courage flowing straight from the heart
Be who you are,
Ryan, shine so bright (Shine bright) Walking in your truth from morning
to night
He’s young, he is Black,
and he’s gay and he’s proud
Never let nobody try to dim you in the crowd
Growing up isn't always an easy lane
Sun always follows right after the rain
Stay authentic, stay unapologetic Every single step you take is energetic
(Keep stepping,
yeah)
Eleven years old,
writing history
Ryan being Ryan,
authentic and free
(Proud of who you are)
(Keep your head up)